DCS; kinship care placement; requirement

This bill changes several Arizona laws related to child welfare, focusing on the placement of children with relatives or extended family members. It expands the definition of "extended family member" and requires the Department of Child Safety to prioritize placing children with these individuals. The bill also outlines new requirements for identifying and notifying relatives, and it grants children in foster or kinship care additional rights, including regular updates on placement efforts.

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